The study of apocalyptic has been David
Russell's life-work, and over the years,
with the discovery of new material and
ongoing study, he has reassessed his earlier
interpretation in a number of respects.
This new book, written with all the
freshness that made his Between the
Testaments a classic which is still
widely read today, provides a short but
comprehensive guide to the latest state of
research into apocalyptic. After
identifying and redefining the literature,
Dr. Russell examines the birth and growth of
apocalyptic and investigates the reasons for
its popularity. He then goes on to consider
particular apocalyptic groups and
apocalyptic books, the idea of revelation,
and the main ideas of apocalyptic. The book
ends with a Christian perspective and a
discussion of the significance of
apocalyptic for today.

Preface

Introduction

1. The re-birth of apocalyptic study

2. Reasons for this re-birth of interest
a. Availability of new texts
b. Recognition of its importance for theological study
c. Its affinity with today's world

I The Literature: Identification and Definition
1. Books and more books
a. A spate of books
b. The 'outside books': Apocrypha and pseudepigrapha
c. Types of literature
d. The Dead Sea Scrolls

IV Revelation: Its Reception and Expression
1. Inspiration and revelation
a. Voice of prophecy dumb
b. Revelation through Torah
c. A new revelation: apocalyptic and Torah
d. A new revelation: apocalyptic and prophecy